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League One outfit Accrington Stanley managed to miss two penalties in the space of two minutes as they shipped three to Derby on Saturday. Derby had struck earlier doors, but when Max Bird fouled Shaun Whalley, Accrington were handed a golden opportunity to get back into the game.

THE Shining's Shelley Duvall is unrecognisable in a very rare photograph with a fan. Shelley, now 73, is most famous for playing Wendy Torrance in the Stanley Kubrick classic, The Shining. In her latest pictures, Shelley is seen sitting in a room beside the fan who is holding a copy of Popeye.

On Feb. 11, 2012, the world lost legendary performer Whitney Houston.  Just shy of the 11th anniversary of her death, fans will be reintroduced to Houston through her frequent collaborator and producer Clive Davis, who, along with several others, is releasing a biopic of the star, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody." Davis told Fox News Digital, "Up to now, nobody has touched the real person of Whitney."  He was critical of previous projects that tried to tell Houston's story, saying "They've only – depending on their prejudice – it's been the downfall.

Doctor Sleep‘s poor box office figures have ultimately ended Mike Flanagan’s hopes of releasing a second film based on The Shining, according to the director.Reports of a follow-up movie were reported back in November 2019, barely a week after the release of Doctor Sleep.The film was set to focus on the character of Dick Hallorann, played by Scatman Crothers in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 Stephen King adaptation of The Shining, and Carl Lumbly in Doctor Sleep.“We were so close,” Flanagan tweeted. “I’ll always regret this didn’t happen.”In the comments section, Flanagan added that the film was cancelled because of Doctor Sleep’s box office performance.

Zack Sharf “Doctor Sleep” director Mike Flanagan confirmed on Twitter that a planned sequel to his 2019 “The Shining” prequel is officially dead. The filmmaker cited the dismal box office performance of “Doctor Sleep” as the main reason why Warner Bros. isn’t moving forward with a second “The Shining” prequel film, this one focused on the character of Dick Hallorann (played in Stanley Kubrick’s film by Scatman Crothers and in “Doctor Sleep” by Carl Lumbly.” “We were so close,” Flanagan wrote on Twitter about getting the Dick Hallorann movie made. “I’ll always regret this didn’t happen.” Flanagan also shared a fan-made poster for his scrapped second “The Shining” prequel. When asked by one user why his “Doctor Sleep” follow-up wasn’t going to be made, Flanagan responded, “Because of ‘Doctor Sleep’s’ box office performance, Warner Bros. opted not to proceed with it. They control the rights, so that was that.”

On Thursday, Sony Pictures unveiled the first trailer for its fully-authorized Whitney Houston biopic - I Wanna Dance with Somebody - but fans were concerned that Naomi Ackie didn't resemble her enough.The British 30-year-old (The Score, Master of None) 'put in a year of rigorous preparation' to embody the late R&B belter and also executive produced Kasi Lemmons' film hitting US theaters December 21.And while Whitney fans praised Naomi's speaking voice - they took to Twitter to say she looked more like Houston's Cinderella castmate Brandy, Heather Headley, or Alfre Woodard. What do you think? On Thursday, Sony Pictures unveiled the first trailer for its fully-authorized Whitney Houston biopic - I Wanna Dance with Somebody - but fans were concerned that Naomi Ackie didn't resemble her enoughThe preview begins in 1983 with Cissy Houston (Tamara Tunie) telling her 20-year-old daughter nicknamed 'Nippy' to sing for her at her New York nightclub, Sweetwaters, because she had lost her voice.Whitney is then seen singing the first line of How Will I Know in front of RCA Music Group CEO Clive Davis (Stanley Tucci), which is historically inaccurate.

Naomi Ackie is giving fans a look at «the Whitney you never knew» in the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic, The Star Wars actress is embodying the late diva in the film, due out this December, and fans got a first look at her portrayal of the legendary vocalist when the first trailer dropped on Thursday.The trailer begins with Whitney's origins as a New Jersey choir girl, who steps on stage for her mother, Cissy (Tamara Tunie), one night when legendary record exec Clive Davis (Stanley Tucci) is in the audience. And the rest is history...The trailer gives a look at some iconic Whitney looks and moments, including her fun «How Will I Know» music video, the sultry «It's Not Right, But It's Okay» look and, of course, her iconic performance of the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXV.The biopic, which is directed by  director Kasi Lemmons and written by  Anthony McCarten, also stars Ashton Sanders as Bobby Brown, Nafessa Williams as Robyn Crawford, Clarke Peters as John Houston, and more.Watch the full trailer below:Ackie spoke with ET about playing Houston last May, just after her casting was announced, and she made a point to assure fans everywhere that she was «doing the work» to prepare for the massive role. «I’m going to try my best because that woman — it sends shivers down my spine how much she means to me, the world, Black women, African American women,» she said at the time. «I’m going to throw my everything into making sure she is represented properly.” “I just want to tell her story.

BBC sitcom Porridge turns 58 years old this week.The prison based comedy, which starred the late, great Ronnie Barker as prisoner Norman Stanley Fletcher, ran between 1974 and 1977 - even landing its own hit film version in 1979.It starred some of the greatest acting legends, including Richard Beckinsale as Lennie Godber and Brian Wilde as prison guard Mr Barrowclough, as well as cameos from comedy icons including David Jason.READ NEXT: Paul Nicholas says surprise coincidence led him to taking Just Good Friends roleOn the 58th anniversary of the beloved comedy series, Daily Star takes a look at where the cast are now.Ronnie Barker is a TV legend, appearing as prisoner Norman Stanley Fletcher in both Porridge and spin-off series, Going Straight.After landing his first acting roles in theatre productions including Treasure Island and A Midsummer Nights Dream, he landed his big TV break in 1966's The Frost Report.While working on The Frost Report, he met future Open All Hours co-star David Jason, as well as long time comedy partner Ronnie Corbet, who he appeared alongside in The Two Ronnies.Following a long acting career, Ronnie revealed on the chat show Wogan in 1985 that he had decided to retire due to health reasons, but made occasional appearances on TV in shows such as The Two Ronnies Sketchbook.A comedy legend, Ronnie was also awarded a special BAFTA Tribute Award for his contributions to TV in 2004.Away from the limelight, Ronnie was married to Joy Tubb from 1957, with who he welcomed three children called Larry, Adam and Charlotte.Like her famous father, Charlotte is also a talented performer and appeared alongside Ronnie in episodes of Open All Hours, as well as crime series Maigret.However, Ronnie died on October

Russian forces while trying to save an injured comrade in Ukraine.Craig Stanley Mackintosh, 48 from Thetford in Norfolk, was serving as a volunteer medic with Ukrainian forces near to Kharkiv. It is believed his squad was ambushed by Vladimir Putin's men on Wednesday last week (August 24), and that he died rushing to help someone in a vehicle that had been hit by a Russian tank shell.

READ MORE: Mum's world 'torn apart' as girl, 4, killed in Thornton Heath gas blast picturedAnother said that the man had been barging into doors on Ince Avenue and 'stabbed a kids mum in the arm.'An eyewitness told us of the shocking moment he saw the knifeman. Ash said he was walking along Priory Road when he turned a corner and saw a man with a "massive machete." He said: "We crossed the road and he passed us.

British actor John Steiner has died at the age of 81 from injuries sustained in a car crash.The actor, who was best known for his work in Tinto Brass’ film Caligula, died on Sunday 31 July, following a collision between two cars in La Quinta in California. According to the Sheriff’s office, the star had been living locally and died at the Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.

John Steiner, a British actor who appeared in Caligula and several other films in the 1960s and 1970s, has died. He was 81 and passed Sunday at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs after a two-vehicle automobile accident in La Quinta, the Riverside County Sheriff’s department told the Desert Sun newspaper.

Ant McPartlin has showed his support to pal Declan Donnelly at his brother's funeral. The Britain's Got Talent hosts arrived for a requiem mass at St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle on Friday (July 29) held for Father Dermott Donnelly.The Geordie duo both both donned black suits, white shirts and black ties.READ MORE: Grieving Declan Donnelly likes heartwarming quote about loss after brother's deathFather Dermott, who had recently celebrated 30 years of service in the Catholic church, died earlier this month in hospital after falling seriously ill.His body was received into St Michael's Church in the city's West End on Thursday (July 28) evening.Declan, 46, was spotted carrying his brother's coffin into church surrounded by mourners.The service was held at the church where Declan, 46, married Ali Astall in 2015, officiated by his brother DermottIn a heartbreaking tribute to his beloved brother following his death, the TV star said he was "beyond devastated" in a tweet.It read: "I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon.

Heidi Blickenstaff is heading out on the road to star in the upcoming national tour of the Tony-winning musical Jagged Little Pill!

Jimmy Fallon went a little crazy at Thursday night’s New York Rangers game.

AMC Networks’ IFC has given a thumbs-up to SisterS, a new original comedy-drama series from Sarah Goldberg (Barry) and Susan Stanley (Hotel Amenities). The series has been in development with Peer Pressure, Shaftesbury, RTÉ and Declan Lowney (Ted Lasso, Alan Partridge). Lowney will direct the first three episodes of the six episode, half-hour series.

Something to be gleeful about! Jenna Ushkowitz gave birth to her and husband David Stanley’s first child, a baby girl, the Glee alum announced on Friday, June 3.

Patricia Brake has died at the age of 79 after battling cancer.The actress played Ingrid, the daughter of Ronnie Barker’s wise-cracking lag Norman Stanley Fletcher on the hit 1970s prison sitcom.But what do you know about the iconic BBC show? Here Daily Star helps you get your oats by revealing 15 fascinating facts.1. The show was written by comedy legends Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, who also penned series such as The Likely Lads and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. A pilot Porridge episode debuted in 1973 followed by the first series in 1974.2.

Coronation Street star Patricia Brake has passed away after a very long battle with cancer. The actress, who played Mike Baldwin's sister-in-law Viv Baldwin, in the long-running ITV soap, died aged 79. The sad news was confirmed by her son.

cancer’ on Saturday May 28.Her agent Scott Marshall Partners later shared the news, writing in a statement on social media: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our client and well-loved stage and TV actress, Patricia Brake, at the age of 79, after a very long battle with cancer.’Brake had performed in many popular programmes over her 60-year career, including in recurring roles on soaps Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders.However, she was perhaps best known for playing Ingrid, the daughter of Ronnie Barker’s character Norman Stanley Fletcher in hit sitcom Porridge.She later reprised the role in Going Straight, alongside cast members Richard Beckinsale and Nicholas Lyndhurst.Over the years, Brake worked with world-renowned comedians Barker and Ronnie Corbett, known as The Two Ronnies, along with duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.In the late 1970s she was also seen every Saturday night as Eth in The Glums.Throughout her career other TV roles numbered Midsomer Murders, as well as the BBC’s Doctors, Holby City and Casualty.Her earliest TV credits included Home Tonight in 1961, as well as Lorna Doone in 1963.Her last role saw her took on the part of a rape victim in 2021 ITV drama Manhunt, opposite Martin Clunes.She also appeared in Nick Frost’s paranormal investigator comedy Truth Seekers last year.Liverpool fan disappears in Paris carnage after Champions League finalPutin may ‘already be using body doubles to hide declining health’Queen 'set to miss Epsom Derby' on Jubilee weekendBorn in Bath, Brake studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1962, where she played Hermia in Peter Hall’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, alongside Dame Judi Dench and Dame

Actress Patricia Brake has died after a long cancer battle, it has been announced. The 79-year-old will probably be best known for playing Ronnie Barker's on-screen daughter in sitcom Porridge.